BFTE Color of the week - Spank Me

Every Monday BFTE places an e/s color on sale and what you will recieve is a full size product plus 3 samples, of your choice, all for $6 (plus shipping which is $4)! It's an amazing deal and a quick way to build up a stash. I know I'm a little late, but there is still plenty of time to place orders and I just wanted to do a quick show and tell about the color, Spank Me. I simply adore this color!

 

On the left is applied wet, no base. On the right it's applied dry over Nyx Jumbo Pencil in Milk. If you try and apply it with no base it can come off very powdery and lose a lot of the color in my opinion.





Mineral Foundation

So I wanted to do a quick blog about the mineral foundation that I use. So before I apply any foundation you want to use a primer. Well not everyone can go out and blow $30+ on a name brand. I actually use Monistat Soothing Care Powder Gel. Now I know that sounds odd, but I believe I got the tip somewhere on youtube, and it works. It feels very powdering going on and provides a smooth canvas for the foundation. And at about $7 it's a big save!

For the foundation I use BFTE Medium, Translucent Veil and sometimes I'll use the Yellow Angel Veil. Here's a quick before and after.

It really evens you out and it's a great price!

Also, here is an E/S look I created with all BFTE shadows. Let me know what you guys think?

08/13 EOTD

I know it's been a little while since I last posted. Things have been hectic in my house, including getting my daughter ready for Kindergarten! She's so excited

So until I get a chance to put up another tutorial here is my EOTD. It kind of reminds me of the dawn light on a green green grass. Hmmm...I dunno what better to call it, lol. So here it is!

• Sugarpill - Midori
• Sugarpill - Goldilux
• Cargo Color Palette - Color B
• Revlon Colorstay Liner - Black
• Dior Iconic Overcurl - Black
• Nyx Lipgloss - Sorbet

 

 

 

Gold/Blue Evening

Hiya folks! So the look I've created today is a real nice smokey eye. I would probably say most people would wear this for dates or a night on the town. I'd wear this all day any day. That's the kinda crazy girl I am, lol! So lets get on with it!

 

First you want to prime your eye to keep the shadow from creasing. I use Too Faced Shadow Insurance. Dab a little on your finger and spread over the eye up to your brows and a little under the eye along the lash line.

 

Then you want to apply MAC Goldmine on the inner corner and about 3/4 of the way on the lid. I used a E.L.F. eyeshadow brush I picked up at a sale (Yay thrifty shopping!). I also applied a little in the inner corner and about 1/4 of the way on the bottom lash.

 

Next you want to use a blending brush (I used MAC 217) to apply your dark blue. For this I used BFTE Cosmetics in Spellbound. Such a great brand! Apply it to the rest of the bottom lashes. I used MAC 212 brush to help get a better line without much fallout.

 

Then in the crease apply a black (MAC Carbon) using the same blending brush, just using a tighter C motion.

 

After that just highlight using shade of your choice. I used MAC Vanilla. Finish the rest of your face with your normal routine and voila! A great evening look! Here's a list of the rest of the products I used:

• Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner in Blackest Black
• Rimmel Soft Kohl Eyeline Pencil in Jet Black
• Dior Diorshow Iconic Overcurl in 90/Black
• MAC Lipglass in Strange Potion
• MAC Minerlize Skinfinish in Rio
• MAC Mineralize Blush in Exotic Ember

 

I didn't put on any foundation for these pictures. I wanted it to be very warm like I had a flush or a subtle tan without looking forced. So I gently sweeped Rio over my whole face and Exotic Ember is the perfect blush to add the tan look. I wasn't sure how I would like an orange/brown blush, but it's actually a very flattering shade.

So there you go, hope you all enjoyed! Hopefully soon I'll be able to get a better camera so the pictures are clearer. These came from my cellphone :/

Face Care Routine

Hi! My name is Lisette and I'm addicted to make-up. I look at make-up as an accessory for your face. I wear it for me because it's fun! I can choose to stand out or be "more natural". It's all up to you! So thank you for coming on this new journey of having/managing a blog.

So I thought, before I start posting looks and swatches, I'd first show you what my current skin routine looks like.

First I wash my face with Korres Wild Rose Daily Brightening & Refining Buff Cleanser. It's a gentle exfoliating cleanser safe to use everyday. It has wild rose oil which helps the skin appear brighter and refreshed.

I love it! I see a difference in my skin especially on my cheeks. It doesn't feel too rough and it doesn't leave my skin dry.

Next, I've been using a deluxe sample I received of Fresh Rose Face Mask. This hydrates and tones all in one step. It has rosewater which is a great toner along with 2 1/2 roses in every jar.  The addition of cucumber extract and aloe vera reduce inflammation and green tea helps brighten and protect.

 

This product smells amazing! You put in on and leave it for 5-10 mins and then wipe it off. It definitely feels like it's toning to me. Or maybe I'm just nuts, haha.

 

Then I moisurize with Origins A Perfect World SPF 25 Age-Defense Moisturizer with White Tea.

It's an oil free formula so it doesn't sit heavy and it's got a light smell so it's not overpowering.

 

And lastly 2-3 times per week before bed, I apply Korres Wild Rose + Vitamin C Advanced Brightening Sleeping Facial. It's essentially a more potent version of the face wash.

It smells just as good as the face wash and applies a little thick. I'm not sure I like the inital feeling after applying. It feels real heavy. A little goes a long way, so even though it's a small jar, it's lasted me quite a while and I'm not even half way through it. When I wake up my skin feels extra soft!

So that's my routine! I'm sure it's bound to change and when it does, I'll update on the new products I try and my thoughts on them.